OT: A Extra Special Beagle

dbCooper

Not fishing for sympathy here, just a reminder to cherish all the moments you have with your pets. 

We euthanized one the hounds on Sunday.  Ashleigh was a rescue dog estimated at 3 years old when we adopted her.  Before we got her she had been returned twice to the shelter due to her escape abilities, which were considerable.  She was on the smaller side of the 13" breed classification, but the most athletic of the 12 I've had over the years (including 15" class).  In her prime a 4' chain link fence was no obstacle at all.  Additionally, the only dog I've ever had that was a tree climber.  Possibly from her absolute hatred of squirrels.  Bunnies she'd go after for fun, squirrels were for blood sport.

We got a urethra cancer diagnosis about a month ago and judged none of the treatment options fair to her at 16 years old.  The time came when she was no longer able to urinate.  A truly merry hound until the end, always enthusiastic for any adventure and never an ounce of quit.  I will miss her dearly.

She's on the left here, around the first of the year, looking for trouble...

Ozzie_Isaac

Thank you for sharing this with us.  You were an amazing companion to her.  I also appreciate your decision to do the kind and compassionate thing to her in the end.  Those are the most difficult decisions an owner can make.

The picture of her in the tree cracks me up.  I have a JRT that climbs trees too.  Getting up is no problem, getting down is.

lkapigian

Sorry to hear, tok one of mine if to remove a tumor yesterday, waiting on the biopsy ...we are their lives and  never thank them enough 

MasterC

So sorry 

FreeNHim

The loss of a family member is never easy. Especially one as unique as Ashleigh. We have 2 rescues and are blessed every day. Pure love.

northGAcock

So sad for you and family. 

gonepostal

My guess is that she appreciated that rescue more than you will ever know. 

StillH2OEgger

Sorry for your loss. Sounds like a great pooch.

alaskanassasin

Dang man I hate they don’t live forever.

Coastal_OReggON

So very sorry for the loss of your precious Ashleigh.  I love the pic of her in the tree!  It's always the hardest thing to do, but you did the right thing.  Treasure all of the wonderful memories that you have with her.  Hopefully your other Beagle isn't missing his/her companion too badly... 

@lkapigian - I hope your pup's biopsy comes back negative.